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The Surprising Ways Pets Boost Senior Wellness and Mindfulness
As we age, the pursuit of wellness and mindfulness becomes increasingly vital to living a fulfilling and balanced life. But did you know that one of the most unexpected allies in this venture could be a loyal furry friend? For many seniors, pet ownership is more than just companionship—it’s a pathway to improved physical health, enhanced emotional well-being, and a more mindful, purpose-driven life. In this post, we’ll explore the surprising and powerful ways that pets can help seniors stay active, present, and emotionally resilient. From boosting physical fitness to cultivating deeper connections with the present moment, pets offer a range of benefits that can transform senior years into some…
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Is Depression the Invisible Monster in Your Mind?
“You say you’re ‘depressed’ – all I see is resilience. You are allowed to feel messed up and inside out. It doesn’t mean you’re defective – it just means you’re human.”—By David Mitchell What If Imagine A Different Reality You Are Not Broken As the above quote states, “You are allowed to feel messed up,” so permit yourself to ‘feel.’ There’s no such thing as feeling happy all the time. Feelings will ebb throughout the day. There’s a word for that, and it’s called normal. Understanding Your Feelings You have to figure out where these feelings are coming from. What is your diet like, and how do you feel after…
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How to Triumph Over Depression, Anxiety, and Emotional Turmoil
Even in the throes of my teenage years, energy seemed to elude me more often than not. I was 16, nodding off in the middle of a packed movie theater—not exactly what you’d call normal for someone my age. What was wrong? More on that later, but first, I want to introduce you to Uma Naidoo, MD, a board-certified nutritional psychiatrist and nutritional specialist at Harvard Medical School. The national bestseller, This Is Your Brain on Food,[1] is the surprising science of nutritional psychiatry we’re exploring. Did you know that apple cider vinegar, yogurt, and pickled vegetables can help with anxiety, while deli meats, bacon, and sausage can cause depression?…
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Is Craving Alone Time Weird? Let’s Unpack the Truth
Absolutely not! Far from being weird, craving alone time is a perfectly natural and healthy desire. Furthermore, alone time is not an option for me—it’s an essential lifeline. I need it often, daily. Why is that? Face it—we all encounter people who open their verbal floodgates from time to time, seemingly draining us of our body’s life support. Maybe you have a spouse or partner who overindulges in conversation at the most inopportune time, or you’re just pooped out from a long day at work or taking care of the kids, grandkids, or pets. Or you’re retired, and you and your partner are on a daily collision course in the…
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Discover the Secret: Age Well with Simple, Powerful Strategies
Before we explore the art of graceful aging, let’s confront the unyielding force of the ticking clock and living a life of complacency. For many, after toiling away relentlessly for 30-plus years, retiring is the long-sought-after, salivated reward. What are we retiring to unless we have some lifelong passion for pursuing when we finally ditch the career, or we are independently wealthy with plans to travel the world? Most depend on retirement funds, social security, 401(k), pensions, or IRAs. But here we are, regardless of the circumstances! At first, it feels like a holiday that never ends. No alarm clock in sight—just a spine-tingling thrill of knowing the day is…
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Sweet Poison: Sugar’s Hidden Threat to Seniors’ Mind and Body
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you if you use my link to make a purchase. Sugar, the Netflix of Pleasure Disguised in an innocent, charming little bowl next to your butter dish hides the sweetest poison you’ll ever encounter—sugar! “Come here, my pretty, touch the delightful white crystals of obsession to your tongue and witness the change in your body and mind!” But do we want to experience human metamorphosis? From the moment we slip out of the womb, our body is inundated with sweeteners, such as corn syrup, fructose, and sucrose. As we grow, the sophisticated allure…
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Wellness and Passion for a Purposeful Life
